Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of an owner, operator and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual operating results, financial condition updates and material governance events, including director appointments, executive appointments and compensation arrangements.
Proxy materials cover board elections, shareholder voting matters, executive compensation and equity incentive plan approvals. Earnings exhibits provide formal disclosure on revenue trends, comparable store sales, non-GAAP measures, liquidity and the operating profile of the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) director Nathaniel Lipman reported an open-market purchase of 12,000 shares of common stock on September 17, 2026 at a weighted average price of $6.775 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $6.77 to $6.78. Following this transaction, he directly holds 30,715 shares of PLAY common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported weaker results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended August 4, 2026. Revenue was $544.1 million, down 2.4% from a year earlier, with comparable store sales down 2.9%. The company posted a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus net income of $11.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $98.9 million from $129.8 million.
For the first six months of fiscal 2026, revenue was $1.10 billion, and the company recorded a net loss of $6.8 million, compared with net income of $33.1 million a year earlier. However, Adjusted free cash flow improved to positive $19.5 million from negative $36.5 million, supported by $160.6 million of operating cash flow and proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions. Available liquidity was $492.1 million, and the Net Total Leverage Ratio stood at 3.5x.
The company opened six new domestic stores in the quarter, reached 250 company-owned stores, and plans two additional remodels and at least one more international franchise opening during the remainder of fiscal 2026. Management emphasized its “Back-to-Basics” strategy, cost-saving initiatives, and a focus on returning to same-store sales and EBITDA growth.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported softer results for the quarter ended August 4, 2026, as modest revenue pressure combined with margin compression pushed the business into a loss. Second-quarter revenue was $544.1 million, down 2.4% year over year, with comparable store sales down 2.9% on weaker walk-in traffic, partly offset by growth from new locations.
Mix shifted toward higher-cost food and beverage, while labor and store operating costs rose as a percentage of sales. Operating income fell to $19.4 million from $53.0 million, and net results swung from $11.4 million of profit to a $12.5 million loss, or –$0.36 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $98.9 million from $129.8 million, and store-level margins narrowed.
For the first six months, revenue decreased 1.9% to $1.10 billion and net loss was $6.8 million. The company opened 7 new stores, ending with 250 locations, and generated strong operating cash flow of $160.6 million against capital expenditures of $190.0 million. Total debt outstanding was $1.53 billion with a Net Total Leverage Ratio of 3.5x, within the amended covenant limit of 4.0x, and the weighted average interest rate declined to 7.8%.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Operations Officer Amanda Busby received a grant of 72,464 restricted stock units on August 31, 2026, all held directly. These RSUs vest in three installments through 2029. She also holds options covering 74,294 shares at an exercise price of $8.97 and 55,741 performance-based shares tied to Same Store Sales metrics. No transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Derek Sample received a grant of 39,019 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026 as a restricted stock unit award. These RSUs vest in three installments through August 31, 2029, leaving him with 39,019 directly held shares after the grant. He also holds performance-based awards and stock options tied to the company’s Same Store Sales and share price performance, covering an additional 39,019 and 52,006 underlying shares of Common Stock, respectively, at an exercise price of $8.97 per share.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that newly listed insider Derek Sample, Chief Accounting Officer, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3. The filing shows a holding entry for Common Stock with 0 shares beneficially owned following the reported position as of 2026-08-25.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported that Amanda Busby, its Chief Operations Officer, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3. The filing lists a holding entry for Common Stock showing 0 shares owned following the reported position, indicating no reported beneficial ownership at this time.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (symbol: PLAY) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC report beneficial ownership of common stock of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. under a Schedule 13G. The filing covers Common Stock with CUSIP 238337109.
The reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 2,274,704.21 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock, representing 6.5% of the class. They report 0 shares with sole voting or sole dispositive power and 2,274,704.21 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, a New York broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a Delaware parent holding company. The filing includes a joint filing agreement and explains that certain Goldman Sachs operating units disclaim beneficial ownership of securities held for clients or certain investment entities.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported that Interim CFO Cory Hatton received equity awards on August 10, 2026. The awards include 50,761 restricted stock units, which will vest in two equal installments: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date or when a permanent CFO is hired, and 50% on the second anniversary. Hatton also received stock options for 50,761 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.39 per share, expiring on August 10, 2036. According to the vesting terms, 50% of the 2X Earned Options will vest on the first anniversary of the achievement date or when a permanent CFO is hired, with the remaining 50% vesting ratably over two years. Following these grants, Hatton directly holds 100,475 shares of common stock.